George Nichols Home - Circa 1878

By Gordon Govier, June 13, 2009

1. George Nichols Home Marker

Inscription. This typical Wisconsin farmhouse became the retirement home in 1880 of early civic leader George Nichols. Five unusual round windows upstairs and a hilltop location provided a grand view of the area. Nichols School and Road, built on parcels of his original farm, are named in George Nichols' honor.

Erected by Monona Landmarks Commission and Howard and Louise Hill.

Location. 43° 3.127′ N, 89° 20.067′ W. Marker is in Monona, Wisconsin, in Dane County. Marker is on Ridgewood Avenue 0 miles south of Graham Drive, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6204 Ridgewood Avenue, Madison WI 53716, United States of America.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on June 14, 2009, by Gordon Govier of Monona, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,141 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on June 14, 2009, by Gordon Govier of Monona, Wisconsin. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.